Appice\'s popular \"Ultimate Realistic Rock\" has been a best seller since 1972. Since then, \"Realistic Rock For Kids\", \"Rudiments To Rock\" and \"Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax: Carmine Appice Guitar Zeus\", have been favorites for fans and students alike.

The accompanying two CDs that come with each book, feature numerous cuts, minus drum tracks, which are replaced by drum charts, so aspiring rock stars can drum up a storm.

The \"Zeus\" title features music from Carmine\'s upcoming solo album, \"Ultimate Guitar Zeus\" (Escapi Records) to be released later in 2006, which will feature guitar luminaries such as Steve Morse, Yngwie Malmsteen, Slash, Ted Nugent, Brian May, Richie Sambora and Zakk Wylde.

Ron Manus, Alfred\'s Executive Vice-President, says:

\"Carmine is a legendary drummer with amazing talent and great vision. We\'ve had some incredible discussions and brainstorms together and we\'re blown away to be working with him. He\'s a great guy and a blast to hang out with!\"

On December 24, 2005 Alfred Publishing bought Warner Bros. Publications, one of the world\'s largest publishers of printed music, from the Warner Music Group. Under the new agreement, Alfred retains rights to existing Appice drum education books, plus they will publish all future Appice book projects.

In 1999 Modern Drummer stated: \"Carmine Appice set the foundation for heavy drumming. Before John Bonham. Before Ian Paice. Before anyone else.\"